Solar Power Profile - The Summit, QLD 4377
More than 154 homes in postcode 4377 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of The Summit, Glen Niven and Maryland.
In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 963 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 4,220 kWh per day, or 1,540 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,724.625 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $269,552.5 per year.
The Summit and 4377 are also doing their bit for the planet too because this amount of solar power has reduced the yearly carbon footprint for the area by 1,124.2 tonnes. To put this into perspective, that's the equivalent amount of yearly carbon dioxide captured and sequestered by 324,114 trees, or it's equivalent to 9,368,333 km worth of car emissions.
Solar Ranking
Postcode 4377
352nd
State Wide
1957th
Australia Wide
Solar Power in The Summit
* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to The Summit: Applethorpe - approx. 5.2 km
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Community Solar Statistics - The Summit, 4377
The Summit Demographics
The Summit and the postcode of 4377 has a total population of 533 people, with a median age of 52 years. There are 260 households in The Summit, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.4 with a median income of 1139 per week per household.
About 68% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in The Summit is $1040/month. By installing solar power in The Summit, the average household could save 13.82% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $118754 saving over the lifetime of their loan, assuming they put the electricity savings toward their home loan, a $500,000 loan, with a 4% interest rate over 30 years. Electricy cost savings from an average solar system is approximately 2.91% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in The Summit is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.
* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
About The Summit
Glen Niven is a small rural town located in the Southern Downs Region of Queensland, Australia. The town is situated approximately 200km southwest of Brisbane and 50km west of Warwick. Glen Niven is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including the nearby mountain ranges of Mount Superbus and Mount Steamer. The town is known for its peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, making it an ideal location for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
With its sunny climate and long daylight hours, Glen Niven is an ideal location for solar power. The town enjoys an average of 5.5 hours of sunlight per day, making it an excellent location for solar panel installations. Additionally, the optimal angle for solar panels in Glen Niven is approximately 30 degrees, while the best orientation is north-facing. This means that homeowners and businesses in the area can benefit from high solar yields and significant energy savings.
There are several solar installers operating in and around Glen Niven, providing residents with a range of options when it comes to solar panel installations. By installing solar panels, homeowners and businesses in Glen Niven can reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources, lower their energy bills, and help to reduce their carbon footprint. Solar power is a clean, renewable energy source that can help to create a more sustainable future for the town and the wider region.